Psalm 13:5-6

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In 1 Samuel 4, the Israelites showed little esteem for the holiness of God, and it cost them dearly. How about you?…

Life is full of disappointments. We have expectations of other people, ourselves, job situations, how our plans will play out, etc. If I were to ask you at the end of a day if you did not feel let down by people or circumstances, you would be hard-pressed to give an honest “no.” We all have expectations. This is natural and human. The issue, then, is not having expectations. The issue becomes, “What do I do with unfulfilled expectations?” David, in the Psalms, dealt with unfulfilled expectati……

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Sometimes, you may lose hope in yourself and e everyone. Humans are full of weakness. Use these Bible verses about trust to boost your faith.…

Working sequentially through Peter’s small but mighty letter, you will discover how to: Make sense of pain that seems endless and pointless by understanding God’s timing and intention Trust God on the not-so-good days React to chaos and confusion with a calm, clear-headed, Christlike response Apply five simple and effective coping strategies when your world is turned upside down Shed the shame of past mistakes and share your story for God’s glory Let’s set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God’s faithfulness. 1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!…

Working sequentially through Peter’s small but mighty letter, you will discover how to: Make sense of pain that seems endless and pointless by understanding God’s timing and intention Trust God on the not-so-good days React to chaos and confusion with a calm, clear-headed, Christlike response Apply five simple and effective coping strategies when your world is turned upside down Shed the shame of past mistakes and share your story for God’s glory Let’s set aside our hopeless fears and hopeful fantasies and set our hope fully on God’s faithfulness. 1 Peter 1:1-25 Lesson 5: Michelle's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 A Second Cup 1 Peter 2:1–5:14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 1: The Chosen (St)one Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 20:9–20 A Second Cup Romans 5:6-8 Compare Matthew 7:24-25 with Matthew 16:18 1 Peter 2:1-25 Lesson 2: Living Stones Tap the verse to view: Read Acts 4:1-12 and 1 Peter 2:1-9 A Second Cup Jeremiah 29:1-14 Hebrews 4:16 and Hebrews 10:19-22 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 12:1-3 Philippians 4:18 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 Revelation 8:3-4 Lesson 3: The Stones Cry Out Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:9-15, 1 Peter 2:20-21; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Acts 26:16-18 Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4 Lesson 4: And Chosen to Suffer Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Peter 4:13 A Second Cup 2 Corinthians 1:222 Corinthians 5:5Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 41:8–13 Lesson 5: Kelly's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:17 Follow Josh’s journey here. Lesson 1: Soul Renovation Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 A Second Cup Colossians 3:5–17Ephesians 4:17–5:14 1 Peter 4:1-19 Lesson 2: Heaven Forbid Tap the verse to view: Read Matthew 16:13–17:8 A Second Cup Matthew 16:21–23Matthew 26:30–35John 13:1–11Acts 10:9–35 Philippians 2:5–8Philippians 2:9–111 Peter 5:10 Ephesians 3:14–21 Lesson 3: Out of Darkness Tap the verse to view: Read Luke 22:24–34, John 13:1–11, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:54–62 A Second Cup Luke 22:32 Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28 Lesson 4: Into His Marvelous Light Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 21:1–19, Acts 2:1–4, and 1 Peter 5:10 A Second Cup Romans 2:4 Philippians 3:13–14 Romans 8:34Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 9:24 Psalm 33:16–22 and Ephesians 6:10–18 Lesson 5: Sarah's Story Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:1–5 A Second Cup 1 Peter 1:1-3:22 and 1 Peter 5:1-14 Expand each lesson to access online resources and read the Scripture passages online. Lesson 2: Love Soulfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, and Acts 10:1-48 A Second Cup Romans 5:5Colossians 1:8 (NLT)1 Thessalonians 3:121 Thessalonians 4:9 Matthew 7:12Luke 6:32John 13:34 Romans 5:3–5 Luke 7:41–47 Lesson 4: Serve Gracefully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 and Acts 1:1–3:26 A Second Cup Romans 12:6–81 Corinthians 12:1–11Ephesians 4:11–12 1 Corinthians 9:16 Lesson 5: Praise Joyfully Tap the verse to view: Read 1 Peter 4:11 and Acts 12:1-25 A Second Cup John 21:19 and Hebrews 12:2 Acts 12:21–23Psalm 115:1 Psalm 118:1-29 John 17:1-26John 13:1Matthew 26:26–29John 13:3–5Matthew 26:30 Click here to listen to free hope-filled worship music!…